Organizations across the spectrum from nonprofit news outlets to specialized B2B publications are prioritizing roles that blend editorial voice and sensibility with data-driven growth strategies, signaling a fundamental shift in how media companies conceptualize audience development.
The job listings from Mediabistro we analyzed today show employers seeking professionals who can navigate the intersection of content, community, and commerce.
Consider 70 Faces Media‘s search for a Head of Audience and Growth who must “shape our response to changing search trends and platform shifts” while driving revenue initiatives, or Milk Street‘s need for a Circulation Director equally comfortable “analyzing renewal rates in a spreadsheet and troubleshooting technical integrations.” These are hybrid positions requiring a deep understanding of both audience psychology and platform mechanics.
With many of our open positions offering remote work, the talent pool has certainly expanded, but so have expectations for cross-functional expertise and business acumen.
Weekly Hot Jobs: Multi-Platform Growth Leaders
Head of Audience and Growth at 70 Faces Media
Why We Love This: This role exemplifies the new media leadership paradigm, combining strategic vision with tactical execution across a portfolio of beloved Jewish media brands reaching millions monthly. The position offers a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation during the AI revolution while driving both community engagement and revenue growth.
- Location: Remote, New York area preferred
- Key Requirements
- Experience shaping audience growth strategies amid AI and platform shifts
- Expertise in strategic paid marketing deployment across multiple initiatives
- Ability to design campaigns that convert casual visitors into devoted community members
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Circulation Director at Milk Street
Why We Love This: This hands-on leadership role at Christopher Kimball’s culinary media company perfectly illustrates the demands of the modern subscription economy, requiring equal fluency in data analytics, customer lifecycle management, and technical platform integration. The position offers comprehensive ownership of the membership experience from acquisition through retention.
- Location: Remote, Work from the USA
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000, depending on experience
- Key Requirements
- Management of full membership lifecycle across print and digital platforms
- Proficiency with customer data platforms (Omeda) and email marketing (Klaviyo)
- Experience building circulation dashboards and managing cash flow projections
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Publisher at Piedmont Journalism Foundation
Why We Love This: Leading two prize-winning newspapers in Virginia’s data center epicenter, this publisher role represents local journalism’s evolution toward nonprofit sustainability models. The position combines traditional community leadership with modern digital strategy, offering significant autonomy and competitive compensation in a mission-driven environment.
- Location: Warrenton, Va.
- Salary Range: Starting at $125,000, depending on experience, with good benefits
- Key Requirements
- Experience in strategic planning and financial performance management
- Expertise in building community support, membership programs, and fundraising
- Ability to oversee all operations, including digital presence and newsroom oversight
The Rise of Revenue-Focused Editorial Leadership
These positions collectively reveal media organizations’ recognition that survival requires leaders who understand both content creation and business model innovation. The traditional separation between editorial and business operations is dissolving, replaced by integrated roles demanding fluency in audience analytics, platform algorithm changes, subscription psychology, and community building.
Whether it’s managing Klaviyo campaigns, interpreting renewal rates, or designing member-conversion funnels, today’s media professionals must master the full stack of audience engagement.
The skills gap is evident: employers aren’t just seeking marketing managers or editors, but strategic thinkers who can translate audience insights into sustainable revenue streams while maintaining editorial integrity. For professionals looking to advance, the message is clear: develop competencies in data analysis, customer lifecycle management, and multi-platform content distribution. The future belongs to those who can bridge the gap between newsroom creativity and spreadsheet reality.
To find your next opportunity in media, marketing, and creative fields, search for new roles on Mediabistro.
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